The Helping Foundation
To make distributions to 501(c)(3) organizations for educational, recreational, research and rehabilitation purposes
The Helping Foundation at a glance
In short: The Helping Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +446.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +993.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $2,031,986
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Helping Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wittenberg-Birnamwood School ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Helping Foundation gives
- Giving grew 574% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Wittenberg, WI | aquatic center maint. | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,031,986 | $20,607 | $272,104 | $250,000 | 1 | $20,057 |
| 2023 | $1,718,098 | $24,044 | $49,736 | $45,718 | 2 | $17,526 |
| 2022 | $1,414,847 | $39,870 | $29,250 | $21,966 | 2 | $3,525 |
| 2021 | $1,913,353 | $62,610 | $41,541 | $37,103 | 2 | $16,555 |
| 2020 | $1,399,443 | $-14,432 | $131,411 | $120,260 | 1 | $-33,692 |
About The Helping Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Helping Foundation is a public charity, based in Wittenberg, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Helping Foundation is led by Elaine M. Knab, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine M. Knab
President
President, Secretary & Treasurer → President & Secretary, 2021
President & Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tarrie Beran
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Helping Foundation
How much does The Helping Foundation give each year?
The Helping Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
How large is The Helping Foundation?
The Helping Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21K.
Where does The Helping Foundation operate?
The Helping Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is The Helping Foundation's EIN?
The Helping Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1906095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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